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Mt. Polley Mine dam collapse report cites design

A government investigation says poor design led to last summer’s catastrophic failure of British Columbia’s Mount Polley Mine tailings pond.

Wrangell Borough Assembly meeting of January 27, 2015

Wrangell’s Borough Assembly met for a regular meeting Tuesday, Jan. 27 in the Assembly Chambers. Click “more” to listen to audio of that meeting.

Innovation Summit looks outside the box

More than 200 business leaders, researchers and policy-makers gather in Juneau this week for the 2015 Innovation Summit.

Board of Fisheries keeps Dungeness management plan in place

The Alaska Board of Fisheries voted Thursday to keep the Southeast commercial Dungeness crab management plan in place, while changing Dungeness season start times from noon to 8 a.m.

Board of Fisheries chairman resigns

Alaska Board of Fisheries Chairman Karl Johnstone resigned Tuesday after Gov. Bill Walker said he would not submit his name to the legislature for reappointment. His resignation came after the Board of Fisheries blocked a candidate for Fish and Game commissioner from being interviewed for the position.